Building in the Age of AI: Grant Jameson on Startups, Apps, and Experimentation

Grant Jameson, an AI engineer and entrepreneur from Des Moines, traces his journey from a curious kid obsessed with coding and hacking to a career in software, cybersecurity, and ultimately AI engineering.

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Jameson talks about growing up in Johnston, Iowa, studying computer science at the University of Iowa, and earning security certifications before moving into his current AI role. He shares candid takes on the true costs of AI, including how token-based pricing models are reshaping the industry, and why he believes AI is powerful but far from an existential threat (at least, not yet).